Northern Ireland: NIdirect - Dog Licensing in Northern Ireland

NIdirect would like to remind residents that if you own a dog you must ensure it is microchipped and you MUST have a dog licence.

By getting your dog licensed you have a much greater chance of getting your treasured pet returned if it is lost or stolen. A licence costs either £5 or £12.50 depending on circumstances.
Once you have your dog microchipped, you can licence it on line by using the link below or request an application form from Environmental Heath Service.

If you keep a dog without a licence you can be issued with a fixed penalty of £75 and non-payment of this could result in a fine of up to £1000.

For more information and to find your local Council Dog Licensing Office, click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Breastfeeding Support Groups - a short survey for Serving Personnel & spouses

 

Please click here for a short survey on potential Breastfeeding Support Groups across the UK.

​This survey was created by FAB (Families And Babies) and is tailored to the military community including spouses, either those who may wish to volunteer/undertake training to run the groups, or those who may be interested in attending​.

Defence Infrastructure Organisation - Service Family Accommodation communications update

Please see below for the following:

• A message from DIO Chief Executive Mike Green
• IDEAL Customer Service notice
• Modernised Accommodation Offer update

Defence Children Services, Education Advisory Team (UK) - School place offers & appeal advice

 

There are some key dates coming up for families who have children due to start primary or secondary school in September 2024.

Defence Children Services Education Advisory Team (UK) have prepared an information sheet, which offers advice to families about responding to the school places they have been offered for their children should it be needed. This guidance is relevant UK-wide.​

For further information please go to: https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defence-children-services-dcs​

Ripon: Need help with Technology, make an appointment with our IT buddy at Ripon Library

Need help with technology, forms, or to do something online? Make an appointment with our IT buddy!

Get in touch or ask at the library for more info. Appointments are #free!

Ripon Library 01609 536623 ripon.library@northyorks.gov.uk

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Leconfield: AWS Junior Youth Club

 

Information provided by Leconfield HIVE

Kent: Best Start for Life Strategies, Public Consultation and Online Information Session on Thursday 7th March at 8pm

 

Online Evening Information Session: Start for life strategies consultation

Please join the Online Information Session at 8pm on Thursday 7th March 2024, to find out more about KCC's strategies and let the panel know what you think.

 
The authors will be talking through the key points and there will be a chance to ask questions.

For those who can’t make it, a recording of the presentations will be shared afterwards.

 
If you have any special requirements to help you participate, please email KCC at  startforlife@kent.gov.uk

 
Agenda:
8pm Introduction – KCC’s Start for Life Team
8:05 Nurturing Little Hearts and Minds – Barnardo’s
8:20 Q&A and feedback
8:30 Nourishing Our Next Generation - Better Breastfeeding
8:45 Q&A and feedback
8:55 Next steps – KCC’s Start for Life Team
9:00 Close

The session will be held using Zoom and the link can be found here: https://loom.ly/c17tubk

To find out more about the consultation and to take part, please visit
letstalk.kent.gov.uk/start-for-life-strategies

Defence Discount Service - Veterans research

 

New study reveals that nearly four in five veterans feel lack of recognition despite sacrificing key life events

New research conducted by Defence Discount Service has revealed that nearly four in five (75%) veterans feel they are not sufficiently recognised or rewarded by society for their service, despite many sacrificing key family events.

The study, which surveyed 11,500 veterans in the UK, found that while in service, 40% had missed key life events such as Christmas, anniversaries, weddings, funerals and even the birth of their own children.

Over a third (37%) of veterans agreed that now they have left the military, spending time with family is helping to make up for lost time. Half said that they are closer to their grandchildren as they are able to spend more time with them.

Joining the military is a life-defining decision and one not to be made lightly, with those choosing the career often having to accept that it will have an impact on them and their families. Despite missing key life events, 34% of respondents still stated that although they found it difficult, they were proud to serve their country.

Since leaving the service, veterans expressed how they have made up for lost time and what they now enjoy doing with their free time such as going on holiday (74%), gardening (43%) and spending quality time with their pet (28%).

Leconfield: AWS Bingo Night

Information provided by Leconfield HIVE

Certes IT Services - Support to Military Service Leavers and Veterans

 

Certes IT Services Solutions offer a free service seeking to create a community with knowledge and understanding that supports each other and champions ex-military personnel.

For more details on the offer to former​-forces please see the website below:

https://info.certes.co.uk/former-forces